Structural - Project Engineer

HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving people's lives, serving our clients, and healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.

About the role

Project Engineers will be responsible for the successful delivery of small to medium size building projects, or working as part of a large team responsible for an area on major projects, including developing concepts and producing the design.

Responsibilities

• Strategic: Look for ways to improve engineering design and design processes in a particular discipline. Identify new trends in engineering design and apply them to projects.
• Project Management and Technical Improvement (10% of time):
  • Project manpower estimates, communications, budget monitoring, and inputs.
  • Organizing deliverables and setting project standards for delivery.
  • Development of typical details, specifications, and drawing standards, including Revit standards in coordination with the BIM team.
  • Stay abreast of industry and technology changes; recommend changes in approach and services.
  • Improve analytic processes, documentation, common solutions, and critical solutions.
  • Foster a commitment to external and internal client service.
• Projects (90% of time):
  • Engineering of small to medium sized projects (less than $80m in construction cost) from concept and schematic design through construction documents to construction and commissioning.
  • Engineering of segments of large projects (over $100m), supporting a Senior Project Engineer.
  • Provide design inputs and reviews of other engineers’ projects.
  • Attend client meetings and promote positive client contact.
  • Participate as a team member, contributing ideas and leading on issues where appropriate.
  • Perform site visit surveys to determine engineering strategies for renovation and document existing systems.
  • Visit project sites during construction for quality, progress, and compliance reviews.
  • Conduct project reviews at all stages of design.
  • Ensure quality and timely delivery of projects to budget.
  • Seek input from senior staff on technical matters to improve the project.
• Business Development:
  • Support business development by documenting key aspects of projects and presenting work at industry events.
  • Prepare fee estimates and assumptions for potential projects.
  • Work with architects on concepts for project competitions.

Performance is measured on:

• Efficiency and profitability of the Engineering Discipline in the office or region and its contributions to firm-wide success.
• Quality of design solutions, including integration, unique solutions, sustainability goals, and peer recognition.
• Quality of work produced, including completeness of design, absence of change orders, and client satisfaction.
• Cohesiveness of the discipline team, including work share, consistency of quality, and team communication.
• Client repeat business.
• Contributions to bringing in new work.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• Licensed PE (if MEP Engineer) or SE (if Structural Engineer in states with SE license), PE or CE/PE in other states.
• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.
• 5 years of project engineering experience, from design development to opening, including one completed high-profile project.
• Experience delivering projects over $20m and up to $80m in construction value.
• Experience working in integrated teams.
• Experience in design and delivery of LEED Silver or higher projects.
• Experience with architecturally significant buildings is a plus.
• Experience with project types in commercial, corporate, institutional, civic, justice, aviation, and healthcare sectors is a plus.

Skills

• Able to work creatively to reach solutions to complex problems.
• Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD.

Mechanical

• Experience with complex analysis tools and energy modeling for mechanical design.
• Experience calculating, sizing, and specifying mechanical equipment including AHUs, pumps, and fans.
• Experience with heat gain calculations for energy modeling and detailed engineering of mechanical systems.
• Experience with specification editing and construction phases.
• Experience with chilled beam systems, radiant systems, micro-climates, and underfloor air is a plus.
• Design of mechanical air and piping systems for small complex buildings or areas/systems of larger buildings.

Electrical

• Experience with complex analysis tools for electrical design.
• Experience with architecturally significant buildings, controls, commissioning, central plants, multi-emergency generator systems, and mission-critical buildings is a plus.
• Design of medium and low voltage systems.
• Design of electrical systems for small complex buildings.
• Design of Fire Alarm and Life Safety systems for small complex buildings.

Structural

• Experience with complex analysis tools for structural design.
• Design of structural systems for small complex buildings.

Other

• Travel may be required.
• Overtime may be required.
• Job duties and requirements may be altered or supplemented at any time at HOK’s discretion.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment.
• 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays) and a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash-out option.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Free mental wellness resources.
• Life and AD&D coverage, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
• 401(K) plan with matching contributions, including a well-rounded investment menu and free retirement planning guidance.
• Financial support and study prep for licensure exams, CEU credit opportunities, mentorship programs, and paid professional memberships.

Pay

The reasonably expected annual salary range for this position is $110,000 to $130,000, based on experience, qualifications, education, and location.